''The War of the Worlds'' can refer to:* [[Literature/TheWarOfTheWorlds The original 19th century science fiction novel]] written by Creator/HGWells* [[Radio/TheWarOfTheWorlds The 1939 radio drama]] by Creator/OrsonWelles* Several films, two of which are especially well-known:** [[Film/TheWarOfTheWorlds The 1953 film]] produced by George Pal** [[Film/WarOfTheWorlds The 2005 film]] directed by Creator/StevenSpielberg and starring Creator/TomCruise** ''H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds'', the 2005 DirectToVideo FollowTheLeader [[DuelingMovies Dueling Film]] that launched MockBuster juggernaut Creator/TheAsylum to prominence. Also notable for giving the iconic tripods six legs. Followed by a sequel in 2008.** ''H. G. Wells' '''THE''' War of the Worlds'': Yet ''another'' 2005 DirectToVideo FollowTheLeader [[DuelingMovies Dueling Film]]. Ironically, thus far the most faithful film adaptation of the original novel, insofar as it is the only one be set in 1898 England. *** ''War of the Worlds - The True Story'': A 2012 reboot/sequel to the above. Presented as a {{Mockumentary}} in homage to the PhonyNewscast style of the 1938 radio program.* [[Series/WarOfTheWorlds A TV series based upon the 1953 film]]* ''Music/JeffWaynesMusicalVersionOfTheWarOfTheWorlds''** [[VideoGame/JeffWaynesWarOfTheWorlds A Strategy game based upon the above]]* A 2006 Creator/DarkHorseComics adaptation, written as a prequel to the earlier comic series ''ComicBook/ScarletTraces''.* ''Animation/WarOfTheWorldsGoliath'', a 2012 Malaysian animated film that operates as a sequel to the original novel.----